With upcoming ban, Meta begins to notify Australian teens that their accounts will be shut down
When the ban goes into effect on December 10, Meta will revoke account access for users under the age of 16 in Australia.
The Download: plastic’s problem with fuel prices, and SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Fuel prices are soaring. Plastic could be next. As the war in Iran continues, one of the most visible global economic ripple effects has been fossil-fuel prices. But looking ahead, further consequences could…
Spotify’s new features let listeners explore the people and stories behind their favorite music
Spotify new features will showcase who’s behind your favorite songs, how music is connected, and what inspired the tunes.
Should You Start a Business Before the Holidays? I’m Doing It — Here’s My Take
The decision to launch a business before the holidays is a strategic one that depends heavily on the nature of the venture. Here’s how to decide.
6 Leaders Reveal This Year’s ‘Gut Punch’ Low Moments, and What They Learned
As 2025 comes to an end, these business leaders share the hardest lessons they learned this year.
Founders Are ‘Generally Absymal’ at Hiring — But Can Take 6 Steps to Be Better
Founders are typically not great at interviewing people. But our four decades of data show the steps they can take to make the perfect hire.
I’m a Serial Entrepreneur With a Counterintuitive Hiring Strategy That Works
You won’t get this advice in a business textbook, but it’s served me well.
If You’re Drowning In Work, This Cheatsheet Is For You
I spent almost a decade at Ray Dalio’s hedgefund, recruiting the world’s best leaders. Here is their secret to getting more done.
Onepot AI raises $13M to help make chemical drug creation easier
Onepot AI is a a company that is home to the small-molecule synthesis lab POT-1.
Target joins OpenAI’s growing list of retail apps
OpenAI is pushing deeper into retail, with Target set to debut a new ChatGPT-powered app for shoppers. The app is launching in beta next week.
The Epstein files have claimed their first OpenAI victim: board member Larry Summers
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers has resigned from OpenAI’s board days after Congress released documents showing he was close friends with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.